An interesting concept but why not start with what is available now. Given a budget of say £10 billion pa what structure, roles and size could the country have. You could use all modern management techniques to have a lean command structure, an efficient training machine and flexible support to your front line assets. An ability to support a Division strength deployment worldwide, blue water maritime forces and the defence of the UK(let's assume that will still include Scotland). I am sure this has been debated at various Staff College courses regularly. Has anyone got any thoughts?